A traditional wedding in the northwest metro of Chicago was the perfect setting for this elegant church ceremony. Rosa, Alvaro and their family gathered for a timeless religious ceremony before heading to a beautiful banquet. Their wedding photographer was able to capture the intimate moments and beautiful surroundings as the two exchanged vows.

The Venue
The couple was married at the gorgeous Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL. The church atmosphere was perfect for their traditional wedding and lead to picture perfect shots of the ceremony, guests and the couple. After the religious event the couple and their guests headed over to Manzo’s Banquets at 1571 S Elmhurst Rd, also in Des Plaines, IL.

Manzo’s Banquets offers a great combination of elegant decor, delicious food, and impeccable service. Their website promises their staff will make your wedding “one to remember.” They offer a wide selection of wedding packages available and can also help couple customize a package to suit their needs.

The City
Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, and is considered part of the metro of Chicago. The city itself only has about 60,000 residents and offers a more neighborhood feel that the big city. Des Plaines has a beautiful waterfront that offers ample opportunity for wedding photographer photos.

If the outdoors is your thing, the North Trail that winds through Des Plaines is perfect for iconic midwestern scenery. From bright green in the summer to the yellow and oranges of the fall, the area can accommodate just about any wedding colors from our ceremony. The Train River trail of Des Plaines offers unique shots of old train tracks as well as abandoned roads for that intimate feel. And the Chicago Lakefront Trail shows off one of the spectacular backdrops in the country! The full city scape view of Chicago.

If you wedding is a destination wedding for most of your guests, one of the largest cities in the country is a short train or cab ride away. Chicago is world famous for its incredible skyline and beautiful views. Your wedding photographer will have no shortage of scenery to capture your traditional wedding. Consider the sweeping city-scape views from the Skydeck Chicago or Signature Room on the 95th. Or maybe the beautiful oasis of Lincoln Park.

Chicago has over 8000 acres of green space to choose from and art galleries galore. Your guests will have no trouble finding things to do surrounding the ceremony time. Food from the far corners of the earth is a mere stone’s throw away in this metropolis, they can cater to your guests’ every craving around the clock!

The Wedding
Rosa and Alvaro had a small bridal party and celebrated with 125 guests! The couple’s Fiona Image wedding photographer was able to capture the intimacy of their church service then the elegance of their reception.